BEVERLY HILLS, February 11, (THEWILL) – Nigerian filmmaker, Desmond Ovbiagele, has opened up concerning “The Milkmaid” not making the Oscars Best International Feature Film category shortlist.
Ovbiagele, in a press release, today sounded upbeat, stating that although the movie did not make the shortlist, its impact would always be remembered.
He said: “We are proud of what our Oscar run has meant for our cast and crew, for the Nigerian film industry, and for Nigerians everywhere.
“We wanted to tell a story that truly reflected the impact and complexities of religious insurgency in Nigeria on those who experience it by force or by choice.
“Achieving that and being recognised as belonging among the best of the best in international storytelling through film is an incredible honor and we are thrilled that we’ve opened the door for a greater diversity of stories to be told.”
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